7 Easy Ways to Become a Faster Cyclist

Invest in a New Helmet

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British researchers found that keeping your head well ventilated provides more than comfort and sweat relief. By keeping your melon cool, you prevent the parts of your brain that control fatigue signals from overheating and telling your muscles they've had enough. For the study, nine cyclists exercised in a climate-controlled room set to just over 80 degrees Fahrenheit. The scientists then measured how long the volunteers could perform at a high-intensity level before they reached exhaustion. Trials results showed that a cool head boosted time until fatigue by 51 percent. So with a well-vented helmet, you'll be able to ride longer and gain fitness faster as the weather gets warmer.